Overview of courses
Courses and degree programmes
See below for an overview of the practical language courses included in English and American studies degree programmes.
Studienbeginn bis Sommersemester 2020
B.A.
Recommendation: Semesters 1-2
Courses:
- Grundseminar Language 5 ECTS
- Aufbauseminar Language 5 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 3-4
Courses:
- Writing in Academic Contexts 5 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 5-6
Courses:
- Sprachpraktische Übung für Fortgeschrittene: Übersetzung E-D 5 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 7-9
Courses:
- Classroom Language (2 SWS): 2 ECTS
LAG
Recommendation: Semesters 1-2
Courses:
- Grundseminar Language 5 ECTS
- Aufbauseminar Language 5 ECTS
plus 4 ECTS in Basismodul Culture (UK/US Vorlesung)
Recommendation: Semesters 3-6
Courses:
- Writing in Academic Contexts 5 ECTS
- Phonetics 1 (1 SWS) 2 ECTS
- Phonetics 2 (1 SWS) 2 ECTS
- Conversation Practice 1 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 7-9
Courses:
- Sprachpraktische Übung(en) für Fortgeschrittene: Übersetzung E-D 5 ECTS
Courses:
- Exam Preparation Textproduction and Landeskunde
- Exam Preparation Übersetzung/Sprachmittlung
L-UfE
Recommendation: Semesters 1-2
Courses:
- Grundseminar Language 5 ECTS
- Aufbauseminar Language 5 ECTS
Recommendation: Semester 3, 4, 5 or 6
Courses:
- Landeskunde Vorlesung UK+US 4 ECTS
- Landeskunde Übung UK+US 4 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 4-6
Courses:
- Writing in Academic Contexts 5 ECTS
- Phonetics 1 (1 SWS) 2 ECTS
- Phonetics 2 (1 SWS) 2 ECTS
- Phonetics 3 (1 SWS) 2 ECTS
- Übersetzung E-D 1 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 7-9
5 ECTS
Courses:
- Exam Preparation Textproduction and Landeskunde
- Exam Preparation Übersetzung/Sprachmittlung
Studienbeginn ab Wintersemester 2020/21
B.A.
Recommendation: Semesters 1-2
Courses:
- General Language Course I 2.5 ECTS
- General Language Course II 2.5 ECTS
Studienrichtungen: British Studies, Cultural Studies, General Studies, Linguistics, Literary Studies (NOT American Studies)
Recommendation: Semester 3
Courses:
- Kombi-Seminar Linguistics 5.5 ECTS (taught by Department of English and American Studies)
- Kombi-Seminar Culture or Literature 5.5 ECTS (taught by Department of English and American Studies)
- Presentation Skills 2 ECTS
- Speaking Skills 2 ECTS
Alle BA-Studienrichtungen
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Basismodul I Language
Recommendation: Semester 4
Course:
- Integrated Academic Language Skills for BA Students I 5 ECTS
Alle BA-Studienrichtungen. Nur für Studierende mit English and American Studies als erstes Studienfach.
Recommendation: Semesters 5-6
Course:
- Integrated Academic Language Skills for BA Students II 5 ECTS
LAG
Recommendation: Semesters 1-2
Courses:
- General Language Course I 2.5 ECTS
- General Language Course II 2.5 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 3-4
Courses:
- Vorlesung Landeskunde UK/US 4 ECTS
- Landeskunde Workshop 1 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Basismodul Language
Recommendation: Semesters 3-4
Courses:
- Descriptive Phonetics 2 ECTS
- Writing Skills 3 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Zwischenmodul Language
Recommendation: Semesters 5-6
Courses:
- Practical Phonetics 3 ECTS
- Speaking Skills 2 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Zwischenmodul Language
Recommendation: Semester 6
Courses:
- Grammar & Vocabulary 2 ECTS
- Übersetzung E-D 3 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Zwischenmodul Language
Recommendation: Semesters 7-9
Courses:
- ExamPrep Übersetzung/Sprachmittlung 2.5 ECTS
- ExamPrep Text Production + Landeskunde 2.5 ECTS
L-UfE
Recommendation: Semesters 1-2
Courses:
- General Language Course I 2.5 ECTS
- General Language Course II 2.5 ECTS
Recommendation: Semesters 3-5
Courses:
- Landeskunde Vorlesung UK/US 4 ECTS
- English-Speaking World 4 ECTS
- Presentation Skills 2 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Basismodul Language
Recommendation: Semesters 3-4
Courses:
- Descriptive Phonetics 2 ECTS
- Writing Skills 3 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Zwischenmodul Language
Recommendation: Semesters 4-6
Courses:
- Practical Phonetics 3 ECTS
- Speaking Skills 2 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Zwischenmodul Language
Recommendation: Semesters 5-7
Courses:
- Grammar & Vocabulary 2 ECTS
- Übersetzung E-D 3 ECTS
Zulassungsvoraussetzung: Zwischenmodul Language
Recommendation: Semesters 6-7
Courses:
- ExamPrep Übersetzung/Sprachmittlung 2.5 ECTS
- ExamPrep Text Production + Landeskunde 2.5 ECTS
The degree structures outlined here are subject to change. Please check the current exam regulations for your degree for legally binding information on course requirements.
For information on the structure of English and American Studies degree programmes, including postgraduate MA programmes, go to: